JANESVILLE — Nurture your creative side this weekend when Art Infusion 2024 comes to downtown Janesville Sept. 6 – 8, 2024.
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Since its inception in 2011, Art Infusion has continued to evolve and bring positive attention to the community, its attractions and especially the downtown area. In addition to the competition, there are opportunities for attendees to draw for fun and free sidewalk chalk art instruction is held for Janesville students.
Chalk artists of all skill levels, kids ages 10 and up, and adults are all invited to join the chalk drawing competition.
Cost: Free for spectators, $15 to compete (includes chalk pastels and other supplies)
Pre-register online or at the Janesville CVB office (20 S Main St, Ste 11), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday through Sept. 6. Registration will be available at the office, Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 8, 9 a.m. to noon.
Art will be judged on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. and drawing award announcements will be made at 3:30 PM at Firehouse Park.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Chalk Art Competition
9 a.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Sunday
Firehouse Park, 113 N Main St & BMO Bank, 100 N Main St.
Theme: Live Your Art!
Spectators and competitors invited.
Self-Guided Tours of Janesville Art League Art Gallery
Noon to 4 p.m.
Janesville Woman’s Club, 108 S Jackson St. Free.
Rock Painting for Fun
Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Sandi Walton
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Maddie Heise
Olde Towne Mall
20 S Main St, Janesville
Learn about rock painting, then paint your own. While supplies last. For all ages. Supplies included. Free.
SATURDAY ONLY
Janesville Farmers Market
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Janesville Town Square, 69 S River St
A Wisconsin producer only market with local produce, flowers, and artisan products. Visit for free.
Downtown Sidewalk Sale
Beginning at 10 a.m.
Retail shops around downtown will be open during their regular business hours and have clearance items out in front of their shops.
Free Walking Tour – Highlights of Downtown Murals
11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Meet in front of Olde Towne Mall at 20 S Main St. Limited to 8 people. Tours with Roaming Rich last 45 minutes. Pre-registration required at roamaroundtours.com.
No Limits LDA Dance Performance
2 p.m., Cope Ryan Pavilion, Janesville Town Square, 65 S River St
No Limits LDA is a 501 c3 organization with programming based on Rhythm Works Integrative Dance Certification. It is a program for individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and other learning differences and physical challenges. nolimitslda.com
Free.
Rock County Historical Society 19th Century Art & Wine
4 p.m., 426 N Jackson St
Discover the passions of early Rock County residents. $30 includes a drafthouse coupon. Tickets at rchs.us/events
SUNDAY ONLY
Summer Sundays in Downtown Janesville
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join Rock Retail Collective for Summer Sundays in Downtown Janesville. Explore a variety of delightful local shops and see what makes the community so special.
Makers Market & Creator Space
Noon to 4 p.m.
Olde Towne Mall, 20 S Main St
Artist demonstrations, hand-made and original works and child-friendly activities.
Chalk Art Competition Awards
3:30 PM, Makers Market
Olde Towne Mall, 20 S Main St